Coccidioidomycosis and the skin: A comprehensive review

Sandra Cecilia Garcia Garcia, Julio Cesar Salas Alanis, Minerva Gomez Flores, Sergio Eduardo Gonzalez Gonzalez, Lucio Vera Cabrera, Jorge Ocampo Candiani

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    Abstract

    Coccidioidomycosis is a highly prevalent disease in the Western hemisphere. It is considered one of the most virulent primary fungal infections. Coccidioides species live in arid and semi-arid regions, causing mainly pulmonary infection through inhalation of arthroconidia although many other organs can be affected. Primary inoculation is rare. Since the first case of coccidioidomycosis was reported in 1892, the skin has been identified as an important target of this disease. Knowledge of cutaneous clinical forms of this infection is important and very useful for establishing prompt diagnosis and treatment. The purpose of this article is to provide a review of this infection, emphasizing its cutaneous manifestations, diagnostic methods and current treatment.

    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)610-621
    Number of pages10
    JournalAnais Brasileiros de Dermatologia
    Volume90
    Issue number5
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2015

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    © 2015 by Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia.

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    Copyright 2015 Elsevier B.V., All rights reserved.

    All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

    • Dermatology

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